Delhi regulator orders distribution companies to bill EV charging developers directly for upstream grid costs under PM E-DRIVE
By Eve
The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed distribution companies to recover the full cost of upstream infrastructure for EV charging projects developed under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme through demand notes issued to project developers. The order ensures that these infrastructure costs are not passed on to electricity consumers through tariffs, placing the financial responsibility directly on charging infrastructure operators.
Why it matters: The ruling clarifies cost allocation for EV charging projects in Delhi, requiring developers to budget for full upstream grid connection expenses rather than relying on socialised tariff recovery. This may affect project economics and procurement decisions for charging point operators planning deployments under the central government scheme.